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Stars Reclaim Rémi Poirier Just One Week After Capitals Acquisition

The goaltender’s whirlwind season continues as Dallas snaps him back up, ending a fleeting Washington tenure before the 25-year-old could even debut for the Capitals' organization.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 7:56 PM
Stars Reclaim Rémi Poirier Just One Week After Capitals Acquisition
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars reclaimed goaltender Rémi Poirier off waivers from the Washington Capitals on Monday.
  • Washington had placed Poirier on waivers intending to assign him to the AHL's Hershey Bears.
  • The move marks Poirier's return to Dallas via waiver claim just one week after leaving.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Goaltender Rémi Poirier has returned to the Dallas Stars after being claimed off waivers on Monday, just one week following his acquisition by the Washington Capitals. Washington had placed the 25-year-old on waivers Sunday with plans to assign him to the AHL's Hershey Bears, but Dallas intervened to reclaim him.

The transaction marks Poirier's third organization this season, following stints with Dallas, New Jersey, and Washington. Originally drafted by Dallas in the sixth round in 2020, Poirier previously posted a 27-19-6 record across 52 AHL appearances.

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